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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
NEW YORK AND THE PRESIDENCY,
THE SITUATION CONCEDED TO BE
FAVORABLE TO THE REPUBLI-
CANS.
New York Sun (1nd. Dem.)

New York Sun (1nd. Dem.)
Unless some unforeseen cause OF
quarrel arises in the next year and
a half, the Republicans Of this state
are likely to enter into the next
national contest in a more good
natured and harmonious spirit
than has possessed them for many
years. In spite of the smarting OF
old sores and the slight irrItations
of more recent struggles, it may be
said with a good deal Of truth that
the election of Frank 1liscOck to
the Senate has begun an era OF
the Empire State. We do not say
that the chasm between the Stall
warts and Hall. breeds has been
filled up, but the most implacable
of the latter have enjoyed full
revenge and can afford to be in
mercifuI temper. Hiscock wears
both the Red Rose and the White
iE his buttonhole, and harmony is
the cry.
In 1888, then, we may expect that
in New York the Republicans will
he more united and consequently
stronger than they were in 1881. On
the other hand, cverythlng indicates
an increased Prohibition vote.
But, in the events of Mr.. Blaine's
candidacy at least, the Republicans
will hope to much moro than coun-
terbalance both the Prohibition
and Mngwump detection by gains
from former Democratic voters of
Irish descent and from Democratic
losses to the Labor party Or direct
ly to the Republicans, provided
the Democratic candidate is not
especially acceptable to the Labor
men. In view of the uncertainty
added to necessarily uncertain cal
culati0ns by the possibilities OF the
Labor movement, the Democratic
chances in New York for 1883 are
much more doubtful than they
ought to be in a state which was
easily Democratic fourteen months
ago. 1t seems clear, however, that
the Republicans, in actual present
strength and not uniustflable ex.
Dectations, are relatively better of
than theg were in 1891. From va.
rious causes, not che least Of which
has been the halfway policy Gftha
Administration, the Democrats are
not
The problem for the Democrats
is this: Who is the man Wh0 can
unite the Democrats of New York,
counterfeit the undoubted attrac-
ton which Mr.. Blaine exerts upon
numerous and important elements
in the New York Democracy, and
hold the Democratic Labor vote !
1t is time to study this problem at
tentiVely,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
ron hare nlenty of friends hore WHO

You have plenty of friends here who
will take pleasure in doing it,"
The President has not yet taken
up the so called dependent Pen
sion" bill, which provides for needy
veterans and dependent parents OF
deceased soldiers. lie is receiving,
however, a great many protests
against some OF the principles in
VOWED in this measure.
People are wondering what has
become of the Blair Educational
bill. 1t is now at the mercy of the
House committee on rules, which is
composed of three Democrats and
two Republicans-Messers. Reed,
Hiscock, Carlisle, Morrison, and
Randall. These gentlemen have
the right to report it back to the
House for action at any time, or to
strangle it. The Republicans OF
the House are almost unanimously
in favor OF the bill, but the Demo
Gratis are divided. 1t is unneces.
sary to say the people are watching
both, for the measure has a strong
hold upon them. Some have even
predicted that it will be very diff
cult for lawmaker who votes
against the Blair bill ever to be
elected President or reelected to
Congress.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
A Cheat Defeated.
HOW A VIRGiNIAN GOT AHEAD OF
4 YORK COUNTY SCAMP.


From the Berryville (ya.) Courier.
Recently Mr.. II. =. Deahl, OF
Berryvile, sold to a merchant in
York. Pa, about five hundred
pounds of honey. Instead of re-
ceiving a check Mr.. Deahl received
a letter from the merchants son,
saying the honey was almost worth
less and would bs sold for what it
would bring. Mr.. Deahl promptly
took a train for York and dropped
into the store he had shipped to-
Upon INQUIRY he found that he was
in the presence OF the young man
who had written the letter which
took him TO York, and he asked if
he had any honey for sale.
"Oh, yes" was the reply, 81 have
a fine article just from Virginia,
and will show You a sample of it,"
and thereupon stepped back and in
a few minutes returned with some
of the beautiful honey. ais it all
like this y asked Mr.. Deahl. eyes,
sir,7 said the young man. elbow
much have vou? ~ Deahl next asked.
"About 800 pounds" Are you
sure the lot is as good as that p he
next asked, "as 1 am good Judge
of honey.n "Just walk back here
and see for yourself" said the
young man. dwell, Pm glad to
hear YOU say So" said Mr.. Deahl.
"And now I'll introduce myself. |
am Mr.. Deahl, to whom you penned
this letter'-prOducing the letter.
"and the next time you undertake
to playa sharp game be sure of your
man first" fla thunderbolt had
shaken the house the young man
could not have been more startled
at the manner he was confronted
by the person he sought to victim
ize with rascality, and he was
compelled to hang his head In
shame.
Mr.. Deahl demanded bis money
and after a few words a check for
it was issued.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
An Alleged Faith Cure.

CHICAGO, Feb. "a special
from Adrian, Mich, says: A
strange but Northumberland case
OF faith cure is reported her. Mrs.
Walter s. Mead, aged % years,
has suffered two years with an alb
scess in her side, and for the past
few weeks has been confined to her
bed. Sunday she was very low,
and up to Monday night doubts
we're entertained whether the wO-
man would live. Yesterday the
physician found his patient dressed,
sitting up and eating with fair
relish. She said last night the
Lord, in response to her prayers,
had healed and restored her
strength. A reporter VINO called
later found the woman firm in
faith. She was cured, an examlna-
ton of her side showing appar-
entity . healing wound, with sup.
puration. The case excites interest
here, and medical men say they are
puzzled.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11

when the war broke out, the great
mass have ceased to think much
about the war, except as dark and
bloody "reminiscences; and those
born since the war really know
very little about it, and care still
less. Whatever of Northern an
tagOnism there is to the South as
the South, is not a product of the
war and has not the least flavor OF
war-hate in it. Bnt there is in the
North a widespread, active, resO.
lutte, and abiding hatred Of the at.
tempt of Southern politicians to
make the minority South the ruler
of the United States. To accom-
plish that mad ambition the South
is obliged to resort, and does open
ly resort, to methods and means
which are, and ever ought to be,
revolving to the sense of justice of
all patriots, North and South, as
they are repugnant to all right
views of Constitutional aud legal
obligation.
Finally, Mr.. Grady, let me tell
y0u this plain truth, thar "The
Solid South is, this hour, the great
obstacle to that "br0therhOOdp
whose spirit demands absolute
equality OF political and civil rights
for all men; which refuses selfex.
altati0n at the expense Of a broth
er.man's degradation ; and rejects
sectional domination as fatal to
patriotic devotion to country.
When the South ceases to be
solid for itself, gives up the I'M
democratic idea of minority rule,
and periodically devOtes herself TO
the good of the whole country,
then nobody in the South will care
to hear about the Northern "preju-
dice Of war;" and nobody in the
North will care to inquire, except
historically, into the circumstances
and feelings which, nnhappily, once
made a "Solid SoUth' possible
Then, once more, we shall be united
in the bonds of a true American
brotherhood, nevermOre to be sun.
dered. The North offers no impedi.
ment to that glorious consumma-
ton to-day, but would honestly and
heartily hasten its coming. Can
you Mr.. Grady, say as much for
the South ?
G. ID. DRAKE.
Washington, d. g., Dec. q, 1886.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
A WISE PREFERENCE.

The Hon w. II. Boiling, OF
Wytheville, has recently written a
letter. which has been published,
on "VrginiG Her Pdst, Present
anil FHtwe,' in which he gives ex.
preston to the following:
at is true that ] have always
acted aud voted with the Dem
ocratic party heretofore, but | have
no hesitation in saying that |
would rather be a debt paying Re-
publican than a rcpadiatiag Dem
ocrat, by whatever motives actu-
ated."
This is a wise and proper senti-
ment that has been expressed by
Judge Boiling, and one that slikely
to be responded to by a number of
sincere men who have heretofore
acted with the Democratic party in
Virginia upon the mistaken idea
that it was truly and hOnestlya debt
paying party. At last it is being
found ont that the Democratic party
is and has been thoroughly dishOn-
est and insincere on the question.
That its former advocacy of full
payment of the debt and "honor
and integrity" was deceptives is
fully proved by the position taken
recently in favor of the worst torn
Of torcible readjustment and pro.
spective reputation. No sane man
can now think that the Democrats
of the State meant what they SAID
when they clamOred so loudly for
honesty. Their virtue was sham,
their honesty assumed. Even
when they weI3 protesting to be so
much better than other men, and
claiming to be the sole guardians
of Nirginia's honor we warned the
people and told them that there
was but one reputation party in
Virginia, the Democratic, and one
debt-paying party, the Republican.
Were not our words of warning
timely and truthful? Who now
are the open and urgent advo-
Gates of reputation ? The Dem
ocrats. Who are the outspoken
enemies of population? The Re-
publlcans. The Republican party
will receive into its folds all Of the
honest men of the Democratic par
ty, who are opposed to population.
In the future it will be the stead
fast guardian Of the honor and
welfare of the Commonwealth
Patriot and HTdH.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
Suffering In the Southwest,

ST. PAUL, MINI, Feb. IA
Helena, Mont, special says: "Thc
Indian commissioners arrived at
Choteau last Friday night from the
Blackfoot agency, after a hard
struggle through the blizzard. They
have been snow bound at Choteau
ever since, with the thermometer
40 below zero. There is such a
scarcity OF wood in IChOteau that
the fences and unOccupied houses
will be burned if the storm con
tinues. Six to eight thousand
cattle strung along the Teton river
are suffering greatly for food.
A Fort Benton special reports a
fuel famine, with the citizens burn
ing fences and out.houses. They
have not enough flour and coal oil
to last a fortnight.
A Maple Creek, n. w. T., special
reports a deplorable situation there.
At Assinaboine yesterday the ther.
mOmeter registered 81 below zero.
The missing ChOteau coach reached
Sun River last night. Sixty dead
cattle were found in a Glendiye
herd.
A special from Fargo, Oak, says;
Each blizzard seems more severe
and terrible than It's predecessor
The storm between jamestown and
Fargo has been worse than any IN
the history of the country. The
thermometer ranged between -
and 80 below zero all dag Thurs
day, and east and west of this
point terrific billiards. are raging,
Tho train from the east, with four
engines, was unable to make its
way through the snow drifts, and
numerous settlers are reported to
have been lost on the prairie.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11

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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
YIR6IRIt POLITICS.

What a queer compound IT is Z
Democrats, so.called, who reviled
Readiusters with all the adjectlves
belonging 10 billingsgate, are now
the special claimants oftrust IN the
administration Of the fruits of Re
adjustment. Governor Lee heads
the procession and even sends Mr..
Witt, Commonwealth Attorney
for the city of Richmond to Wash
ington, to employ eminent Nlr.
ginians as counsel IN the suit
against Mr.. Royal, counsel for the
British bondholders, for his alleged
attempt as related by the Wash
ington correspondent of the Balu-
more Sun, to intimidate the grand
Jury that indicted Mr.. Royal for
his violation OF the Barratry prln'
ciple of Common Law in the cases
involving the coupons connected
with the general question Of our
state debt.
Mr.. Witt was not Successful IN
his effort to secure the services OF
General Payne as COUNSEL for the
state against Mr.. Royal At last
accounts, the other eminent coun-
sci sought by Governor lee, Mr..
Randolph Tucker, held the propo-
sition under advisement to cham
pion Virginia against her British
assailants. Who, but old-time Fun
ders would have thought of con
hding the care of the frultion OF
Reimbursement to its ancient and
its present enemies ? Such an idea
adds to the curious contradictions
Of political history in Nirgnia-oi
recent political history in Virginia
Original sin would have to be called
upon to require a parallel case ioI
the crime of handing over to Fun
der lawy ers, whose records are com
mltted to the vindicauOn OF the
wisdom and honesty Of the McCul
Ioch settlement, and in some cases
to something more destructive Of
Virginia interests.
But as to Virginia politics, the
debt question will not be forgotten
by the people. Politicians may pro
test their acquiescencein the Riddle
berger settlement, and politicians
of both national organizations sc
nrotest because the people are 10y
al TO the Riddleberger settlement
1 Political leaders on both sides viii
be watched and inquired into as tC
the course they honestly propose
regarding the Riddleberger settle
ment. The people will ascertain
an honest Judgment, and render an
honest verdict. The sO-called lead
ers need have no doubt upon that
subject.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
Fire In q pISSprtlng Room.

CHICAGO, Feb. Last night the
fire department was called to ex.
tlnguish a blaze in the dissecting
room Of the Chicago Homeopathic
College. AS the foremost fireman
stepped into the room he saw what
appeared to be man overcome by
the smoke. lie seized the body,
and had succeeded in Juggling it
from the room before he discovered
that he was carrying away a par.
TALLY dissected cadaver. There
were thirteen other bodies in the
room. Ga the fourth floor of the
building were a number OF patients.
On hearing the noise Of the en-
gines they became greatly excited,
One old lady in particular became
frenZied.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

~ woodstock, va. Feb. y, 1851
To Maryland Fertilizing and Manufac-
turing Co. and all other creditors of d. T..
w. Myers complts. vs.. d. +. w. Myers
deft.
You are hereby notified that have fixed
upon the l2 day Of March next between
the hours of o'clock, A. NJ. and o'clock
p. N. If fair, if not, on the next fair day
thereafter Sunday excepted) TO take and
settle, at my office, the accounts OF
/. All liens in order of their priority
binding the real estate of ID. L. w. Myers.
.. The real estate of which said de-
fendaut is seized and possessed and how
acquired by him. Also its gross and
annual value.
3. ANY other matter that he may deem
pertinent or which any party in interest
may require required to be taken by the
decree of Shenandoah Giro nit Court rem
dered on the Sth day of January lSS7 in a
suit in chancery depending in said court
between Maryland Fertilizlng and Manu-.
featuring Co. COmplts. and ID. +. W.
Myers Deft. and If from any cause the
taking of said accounts shall not DO com
menced,or having been commenced should
not be completed on that day, the taking
of tho same will be adjourned from day
to day, or from place TO place, until the
same are taken and completed.
Given under my hand as Commissioner
in chancery of the said court. at my office
in said county the day and year first
aforesaid.
p. W. MAGRUDER.
Feb. ll-4w. WINS. & Bro, p. q.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11


Mr.. Cleveland is said to be indig
nant because the Senate has reject
ed a second time the nomination Of
Matthews to be recorder Of deeds.
TO an unparalleled mind it looks
as If the resentment ought to be
wholly on the other side. The ap.
pointment of this man Matthews
was sent into the Senate last ses-
sion and after a patient investiga-
ton Into the merits of the case It
was rejected. In repeating the ap-
pOintment the President virtually
,saiddo the Senate that il did not
know It's own mind. If Matthews
WAS a man of unusual qualifica.
tiOns or if there were any circum.
stances pressing his appointment
The act of the President wOald have
tme shadow Of excuse. But why
auan who never rose above trad.
lnAdisreputable politician in AL
haD, n. Y, should be rewarded
wIiiiFfocrative Office in Washing
ton Something plain people can
not uuerstand. That Democratic
senaiorsegree in this opinion is
shown byNheir refusal to Oblige Mr..
Cleveland ed confirm his pet nom
Inee. 80
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11

There is nothing like cheerfulness
in times Of trouble. If you fall on
the slippery pavement, smile gra-
ciously. Those who see you will
think sou are all right. Rise with
a smile, and keep on smiling as
YOU walk hOmeward. The specta-
tors will look upon you as brave
and dauntess. Smile as you enter
the house. Smile as you ascend the
steps. Smile as you 90 into your
room and lock the door. Then ex-
press your feelings in as vigorous
and as respectable language as
your vocabulary can suggest. You
will feel better after that.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11

Another railroad train has gone
crashing through bridge, and in
10 the icy waters below. Many
lives were lost, but some of them
might have been saved had not
the cars caught on fire. Will the
railroad companies never set about
devising some new method of heat
ing their cars ? or are they so cal
lous and avariciOus that human
lite is worth nothing in their eyes :!
Perhaps when some unhappy man,
maddened by the slaughter of in
nocent loved ones, shoots down a
railroad president in the streets,
there may be such an awakening
on this subject as will result in safe.
~ ever afterwards on railroads
from the horrors of death by fire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11

10 is said that the fate of Gu
yeiius has had decided effect upon
the mind Of Holmes r.. Puryear,
who is confined in jail at Peters
burg under sentence Of death for
the murder of his wife nearly two
years ago. Puryear has appealed
TO the Supreme Court for new
trial, but this case has not got be-
fore that tribunal by reason Of its
delay in printing the yoluminOus
record. Meanwhile one Of the
counsel who so ably defended him
has died. Naturally, the act of the
Supreme Court in refusing to grant
Cluverius a new trial, and of the
Governor IN refusing to commute
sentence, has had a depressing ei-
feet upon Pusyear.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
1857.
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's Bazaar combines the choicest
literature and the finest art illustrations
with the latest fashions and the most
useful family reading. Its storios. poems.
and essays are by the best writers, and its
humorous sketche8 are unsurpassed. Its
papers on social etiquette, decorative art,
housekeeping in all its branches, cookery,
etc, make it Indispensable in every house
hold. Its beautiful fashion-plates and
pattern-sheet supplements enable ladies
to save many times the cost of subscrip'
ton by being their own dressmakeTs. Not
a lac is admitted to its columns that
cnnld shock the mot llstidIous taste.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11

4 clerk in the Office OF the audi
tor Of public accounts at Richmond
has found some old papers sent
from Williamsburg Just before the
capital of the state was moved from
there TO Richmond in 1887. Among
these old documents are a number
of communications from Thomas
jefferson, Patrick Henry, Edmund
Randolph and John Page, Govern.
ors of Virginia in the years inst
after the revolutionary war. Most
of these documents relate to the
Indian wars.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
Two Men Killed Outright,

PARKERsBURG, w. VA, Feb.
TT. ). Boyce and j. NJ. Hopkins
were fatally wounded in a melee
which occurred near the Writ coun.
ty line Saturday. A worthless
person named Miller had circulated
slanderOus stories about one of
HOpkins's girls and her father and
two brothers met Miller and four
brothers named Boyce at a shoe.
makers shop, and pitched battle
ensued, in which the two men were
silled and the elder Hopkins and
another Boyce were badly hurt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11

George w. Shailer, eldest son of
q. NJ. Shafler, Of Martinsburg, w.
Va, attempted to commit suicide
on Tuesday by poison. After he
had taken the drug he changed his
mind, and sought the aid Of ply.
siclan, but he is thought to be be-.
YOnd recovery.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11

In Virginia during the present
vearit is SAID there will not be less
than 500 miles of railway under
construction. At 100000 per mile
the whole will aggregate 100000
600. Tue work will, of course, not
all be completed during the year,
but a very large proportion of it
will be. All this money put into
circulation is obliged to do great
goodinreviving business and bring
ing about better time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11

First Lieutenant Louis IL. Stroth-
or, First Infantry, has been de-
tailed as military professor at the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechan-
ical College at Blacksburg, in place
of First Lieutenant John c. Ores
ham, Seventh Cavalry, who asked
to be relieved to join his troop in
Dakota.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-11
THE CENTURY
FOR 1SS6-87.

THE CENTURY is an illustrated monthly
magazine, having a regular circulation OF
about two hundred thousand copies, often
reaching and Sometimes exceeding two
hundred and twenty. thousand. Chief
among Is many attractions for the COM
ing year j. q serial which has been in ac-
tive preparation for sixteen years. IL is
a history of our Own country in its most
critical time. A. set forth IN